Clinical Social Worker - Fulltime

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Milwaukee, WI Until 8/23/2026 First posted December 16, 2025 Last posted December 16, 2025
Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Position Summary:

The Complex Care Program provides care coordination and co-management for children with medical complexity due to multiple chronic conditions. The role will meet with patients and families to identify barriers to coping with acute or chronic illnesses/disabilities, while also providing individual, group and family support to patients and their families enrolled the Special Needs program, both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. The role provides crisis intervention as well as long-term therapeutic support for the entire family system.

The role will assess, plan, and implement support plans to meet the overall needs of the entire family.  The role empowers patients/families to utilize resources to ensure necessary medical care and to achieve optimal psychosocial functioning.  The role will implement and maintain supportive programing within Complex Care to serve the entire family, including but not limited to sibling groups, educational opportunities, inpatient groups and family events.  This role will also assist with management of the Family Leadership Committee as well management and educational support of Trauma Informed Care within the Complex Care Program.

Position Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in social work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
  • State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure required.
  • Three or more years of experience working with pediatric patients. Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
  • Experience in working with children and youth with special health care needs and their families preferred. Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin
About this role

Summary

Provide clinical support, therapy, and resource coordination for pediatric patients and families.

Job title

Clinical Social Worker

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Milwaukee, WI; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Master’s degree in social work3000 hours post-Master's experienceState of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalentexperience working with pediatric patientsknowledge of psychotropic medications

Preferred skills

experience with children with health care needs

Specializations

pediatrictherapyfamily supporttrauma-informed care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Milwaukee, WI, USA

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